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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,973, 51,004.90 and 24,220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,973, 51,004.90 and 24,220.62 is: 33,412.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,973 : 51,004.90 = 24,220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,973/51,004.90 = 24,220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,973x = 51,004.90 × 24,220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,973x = 1,235,370,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,370,301.04/36,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,412.77

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